"The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emma Orczy

The historical novel entitled The Scarlet Pimpernel is a classic and truly deserves this prestigious title. The author of this enthralling 267 page book is Baroness Emma Orczy and it was published by Dodd, Mead & Company in the year 1964. The scene is set in the terrorized Paris of revolutionary France in the 1800's. During this time period nobody was safe from the horrifying grasp of 'Madame la Guillotine' which claimed hundreds of lives every day. …

…reader even gains a respect and appreciation for it. This story not only entertains the reader, but also educates them and arises interest in history. Overall, this proved to be a very interesting novel, one which should be recommended to any reader in search of entertainment and historical enlightenment. The Scarlet Pimpernel truly captured the essence of the time period through the lavish language and detailed descriptions, proving it to be a notable history book.